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nCEBO D Vulnerable dependence! W


Government was in a panic. Supermarkets only have about three days’ food for the town on their shelves because of ‘just in time deliveries’. This should have been a wake-up call for us to see how vulnerable we are in our dependence on oil.


less reliant on oil,” says Kate Murry, chair­ man of Transition Town Clitheroe. “This won’t be easy as so many things rely on oil for their manufacture, and almost every­ thing for their transport and delivery. Remember what happened when the tanker drivers went on strike? “In days, the country was in crisis. The


duction, so from now on there is going to be less of it. Demand continues to rise. Devel­ oping countries with big populations, like China and India, aspire to the kind of con­ sumer lifestyle we have got used to. Demand up. Supply down. Price rises are inevitable. • “We need to learn to live in ways that are


run out altogether. But it won't be as easily or readily available as it has been. And the price will be horrendous. We are now at the peak of world oil pro­


E won't always be able to rely on oil. What will life be like when oil is in short supply? Not that it will


As I See It...


by Chris Gathercole ' “It is also a great opportunity for us to


- St James’ and St Michael and St John’s - were delighted to be planting trees in


lives which have only been made possible by cheap oil: food, transport, energy security, our economy and livelihoods, health, edu­ cation and so on. What are the alterna­ tives? What would make us more resilient to oil shocks to come? Our first project is planting trees for food. “Children at two of our primary schools


Looking Back 100 YEARS AGO


new fire engine in Clitheroe were being dis­ cussed. The Clitheroe Corporation’s pro­ posal that the district councils should con­ tribute towards the cost and upkeep of the new fire engine were being explored by parish councils across the Ribble Valley area. • The Gisburn Auction Mart, which


had recently come under new manage­ ment, was going from strength to strength. Instead of only one sale each fortnight, a weekly sale of cattle was arranged and proving to be a huge success. An addition­ al sale for newly-calved and springing cows was also being established.


A FARM labourer promised to leave the Ribble Valley after he was discovered drunk. Richard Whittaker, who had been working a t Mellor, was charged by PC Walsh after being found drunk in King Street, Whalley. At the County Police Court he was discharged on paying costs after he promised to leave the district. • Contributions towards the cost of a


5 0YEARSAGO


THE marriage of the Hon. Nicholas Assheton, younger son of the R t Hon. Lord Clitheroe and Lady Clitheroe, of Downham Hall, and Miss Jacqueline Jill Harris, only daughter of Marshall of the Royal Air Force Sir Arthur Harris and Lady Harris, of The Ferry House, Goring- on-Thames, took place at King Henry VII’s Chapel, Westminster Abbey. • A 22-year-old Burnley poacher said


Clitheroe Cricket Club had shown a profit. This WM due to the continued efforts of the social committee, which raised £868 without which there would have been a


loss of £506. The amount raised was an all-time record.


he had been told by a greenkeeper on a nearby golf course that it would be all right providing he did not shoot any golfers! At Clitheroe Magistrates he was fined £2 for trespassing in daytime in search of game, £6 for killing game with­ out a licence and £2 for possessing nets. • For the second successive year,


25 YEARSAGO


TEACHERS in the Ribble Valley voted for strike action in pursuit of their pay claim. A ballot among NUT members at four schools produced an 80% majority in favour. NU'T Ribble Valley Association Secretary Mr Tony Mundy said St Augus­ tine’s, Ribhlesdale Secondary School, SS Michael and John’s and St James Primary School were likely to be called out. • Clitheroe b ^ e t dancer Helen Robin­


son was awarded one of only 25 scholar­ ships given annually in Britain. The tal­ ented 10-year-old sailed through British Ballet Organisation auditions and received a free weekly class with her teacher for one year, as well as three private lessons with BBO examiners. • A BoIton-by-Bowland woman whose


husband suffered a major heart attack launched a fight against heart disease with the help of first-year pupils at Ribhlesdale School, Clitheroe. The pupils raised about £115 for the British Heart Foundation in a “mend-a-heart” scheme.


Life transforming


that people here are thinking of and praying for them.


in Chile in 2000 and whilst I panicked as the building that I was in swayed to and fro, I was assured that that was a good


I was in a small earthquake


thing as it meant that the build­ ing would not fall.


Countries on the geographi­ cal fault line have amazing


technology for building to with­ stand quakes. So people have been horrified to hear tha t a new 15-storey building has just toppled onto its side. I t is felt that many buildings have fallen either due to pover­


in the city where people have gathered to live together in small groups, sharing the food and resources that they have. And in addition to support­


ty or the injustice of greed and corruption leading to corners being cut in building pro­ grammes. We are challenged to always do the right thing and - invest in the long-term safety and wellbeing of others. I heard yesterday of a church


have in him. Even in the midst of crisis


they are aware of God’s pres­ ence with them, his strength


and help. Their faith, also seen in peo­


ple in Haiti, has much to teach us. Whatever our crisis we need to be aware that God is in our midst even when it doesn’t seem


possible. May our faith be as resilient


ing one another physically they are spending time together : praying and praising - God for his faithfulness and the spiritual strength that they


as theirs; strong and life trans­ forming.


REV. KATY THOMAS,


: Whalley, Waddington and West Bradford Methodisl Churches


many communities around the world ask­ ing how we can best prepare for life with less available oil. Better to learn now how to live without it than to wait until a crisis hits us unprepared. A smooth transition will be easier than a hard landing. We need to look at every aspect of our


rediscover our sense of community so that instead of being passive consumers of prod­ ucts, we can apply our ingenuity and enrich our lives.” Transition Town Clitheroe is one of


the answers. In each community we have to work these out for ourselves. The first step is to appreciate that we have a problem. Then we can begin to imagine possible futures in which we don't rely on oil. It will then become clear what steps we can take to wean ourselves from our addiction to oil. i This is not about returning to the pre­


nut trees too are an investment. We have also now started a garden share scheme, to give more people the chance to grow food. The transition movement doesn't have i l


industrial era. We can’t turn the clock back, but we can learn from our grandparents. Our high consumption, throwaway society is coming to an end.


the road to resilience. Films and books are useful for learning so we have put some i DVDs and books in Clitheroe library in the sustainable living section. The library now has a display of these at the entrance. For more information on transition, ring


Transition Town Clitheroe has started on


01200 458253 or check out the website at: www.transitionclitheroe.wikidot.com


Picnic treat at The Castle


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December which they will be able to har­ vest in years to come,” says Charlie Stephenson, co-ordinator of the project. Our children are our future. Our fruit Md '


Mary Ann hits right ’^lOtes A


MUSICAL scholar a t Stonyhurst Col­ lege has become one


of the youngest people in the country to be awarded the prestigious LRSM diploma from the London Royal School of Music. At just 15, talented pianist


Mary Ann Wootton has already passed Grade 8 of the Royal School’s examinations with distinction. To achieve the diploma she had to give a 45-minute recital a t th e Royal Northern College of Music, in Manchester, write a programme for her chosen pieces and answer questions about the music put to her by two professors! ■ Musicians are usually in


their 20s before passing such a demanding examination.


FAMILY Picnic Day is being planned to take place in Clitheroe Castle Grounds on Bank Holiday Monday,


May 31st. I t is being organised by Ribble Valley Borough


Council, Council for Voluntary Service and Help Direct, who would also like to hear from local volunteers willing to help. Training for the event will be provided by the


staff a t The Grand and volunteers will only be required to give up a couple of hours of their time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The picnic is part of the National Family Week 2010 and families are invited to come out


“I j.._yed Bach’s Fantasia


in C, Beethoven’s Sonata in D, the second movement of Debussy’s Estampes and Mendlessohn’s Rondo Capric- doso,” said Mary Ann. “The recital was when we


had heavy snow in January and I only ju s t made it to Manchester in time!” Achieving the diploma


moves Mary Ann a step clos­ er to achieving her goal of becoming a professional musi­ cian, af te r f irs t studying music at university. “We are very proud of


Mary Ann’s remarkable achievement,” said Stony­ hurst College Headmaster Mr Andrew Johnson. “I t real­ ly is a joy to hear her play.” Mary Ann is pictured at the piano at Stonyhurst. (s)


in force to celebrate a t the “Family Week Pic­ nic”.


The Clitheroe Castle Picnic will be one of 10


flagship picnics taking place across the UK, pro­ viding families with the perfect recipe for a great day out - food, fresh air and plenty of family fun. Volunteers are needed to direct people and


generally offer support to families on the day. If you think you could spare a few hours on the day to take part in this exciting event, please contact Andrea Duckworth at the CVS as soon as possi­ ble on 01200 422995 or by e-mail to: andrea duckworth{ghotmail.co.uk


in the construction industry, has been presented with a top award. William Child (20), of


He’s carving out a career A


YOUNG Clitheroe entrepreneur, who is carving out a career


taking work abroad and fur­ thering his college education. A fter completing an


Advanced Craft Level Three NVQ he is now undertaking a HNC in Construction. Following the awards cere­


Fairfield Drive, was present­ ed with the NL'TG Learner of the Year, Third Year Award at the Construction Awards held a t Accrington and Rossendale College. Recently completing an


Advanced Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery, the award


acknowledges


William’s continued'commit- ment, dedication and enthusi­ asm to learn about the trade. A former Ribhlesdale High


School s tu d e n t , William founded WJC Carpentry and Joinery after gaining his NVQ level three. He then continued to build on his skills, under-


Fendle witch search


mony, which was attended by Ribble Valley Mayor Conn. Beverley Jones, William com­ mented: “I have really enjoyed studjring at Accring­ ton and Rossendale College, the staff are fantastic and I’m already thoroughly enjoying the HN C course. I t is great to be self employed and very rewarding.” William is now looking for­


ward to developing his busi­ ness to provide carpentry and joinery services across the Ribble Valley. Cur picture shows William


being presented with his award, (s)


North West S pirit Seekers search for the notorious Pendle Witches. The event, which will take


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place between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m., is for fans of the paranor­ mal in general and television


HERE will be ghostly goings on in the Ribble Valley on Saturday as


series “Most Haunted” in par­ ticular.


• Anyone interested will be


invited on a ghost walk aroimd Clitheroe with television histo­ rian Simon Entwistle.- The walk will then head up


to Pendle Hill to learn about the life and times of the Pendle Witches.


73.__________ The focus will then turn to a


local haunted inn for a hot pot supper followed by a workshop with renowned mediumPaul Hunt and a ghost hunt into the early hours.' To book tick ets vis it


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